Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film

Forty years after its release, this cult-classic film is celebrated in Conan the Barbarian - The Official Story of the Film, a lush hardback volume that tells the full story of how the film was made. Brand new interviews with cast and crew, as well behind-the-scenes photography from the set and concept art created for the production, give fascinating insights into the development of one of the best-loved fantasy films of the 1980s.

About the author

John Walsh is a London-based award winning filmmaker with a focus on social justice. His work ranges from television series to feature films. He is a double BAFTA and double Grierson Awards nominee for his groundbreaking work. John's 1989 documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Foundation's archive. John also produced HD audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years.

Summary

Official retrospective hardback book telling the story of the making of Conan The Barbarian, including interviews with cast and crew and featuring behind-the-scenes photography from the shoot.

Product details

• Authors: John Walsh
• Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.12.2023
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet
• EAN: 9781803361765
• ISBN: 978-1-80336-176-5
• Pages: 176
• Subjects: ART / Film & Video; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Action & Adventure; Film Theory & Criticism; Film history, theory or criticism